Detect, disrupt, destroy: Amit Shah vows to dismantle drug trafficking ecosystem

New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the drug trafficking ecosystem in the country would be dealt with strictly over the next three years so that it will not recover for decades. "Through the policy of 'Detect, Disrupt and Destroy' we must eliminate the entire narco ecosystem-from the source to the kingpin-by leveraging human and technological intelligence, along with community policing," Shah said while chairing the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre. "Our roadmap to fight drugs is built on four pillars: enforcement, intelligence & operations; precursor & synthetic drug control; demand reduction & rehabilitation; capacity building & coordination," he said.

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He also launched the Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign, setting a target to destroy 2,09,500 kg of narcotic substances worth over Rs 6,000 crore. "We must adopt a ruthless approach towards drug traffickers and a sympathetic approach towards young victims of drug abuse. Financial investigation in major NDPS cases, along with freezing and seizure of proceeds of crime, will remain our priority," he said.


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He directed states to develop their Anti-Narcotics Task Forces (ANTFs) into full-time, dedicated, well-equipped, and accountable units. To reduce demand for drugs, Drug-Free Zones will be created and public awareness campaigns will be undertaken with the participation of parents, teachers, educational institutions, youth organisations, and various ministries, he said.